Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 visually-hidden the reverse featuring a white

the reverse featuring a white card stock backer secured in place with side rivets and retaining both a suspension loop and swivel stand

the other hallmarked

side engraved TANKY

a set of Signals Officer cuff insignia

plus maps of Antarctica and the Arctic on the inside front and back covers respectively

Paraguay. A National Order of Merit, Commander, c.1940 visually-hidden the reverse featuring a whiteBronze gilt with green, white and blue enamels, 60. 5 mm x 92 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, replacement loop, enamel chipping evident on the white arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, near very fine. Footnote: The National Order of Merit was established by Marshal Francisco Solano Lpez (July 24, 1827 March 1, 1870) who succeeded his father as president of Paraguay in 1862 and held the office until his death in combat in 1870. He is